Hinds district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Terry

Terry is a town in Hinds district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 1,103 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 81 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 75 churches, 9 forts & heritage and 16 museums. The must-see places are Chautauqua Lake (16 km), Mississippi River Basin Model (29 km) and Mississippi Museum of Art (31 km).

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Terry, Mississippi
Terry, Hinds district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Terry at a glance

Location
Hinds district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 1,103
Coordinates
32.0963° N, 90.2943° W
Places within 50 km
197 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Terry

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Terry

107 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Terry. The closest is Dixon Pond Dam (6 km); the best-known is Chautauqua Lake (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Terry

102 churches within 100 km of Terry. The closest is Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Terry

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Terry. The closest is Raymond Battlefield (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Terry

21 museums within 100 km of Terry. The closest is Crystal Springs Tomato Museum (16 km); the best-known is Mississippi Museum of Art (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Terry

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Terry. The closest is Tucker Bluff (20 km); the best-known is Jackson Volcano (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Terry

4 parks within 100 km of Terry. The closest is Laurel Park (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Terry

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Terry
  2. 1 km Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard · church, Hinds
  3. 6 km Dixon Pond Dam · dam, Hinds
  4. 10 km Chautauqua Lake · lake, Copiah
  5. 22 km Lake Wynndale · lake, Hinds
  6. 7 km Colils Hill Church of Christ Holiness · hill, Hinds
  7. 1 km Back to Terry

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How to reach Terry

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Terry by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs81107Dixon Pond Dam (6 km)
    Churches75102Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard (1 km)
    Forts & heritage922Raymond Battlefield (27 km)
    Museums1621Crystal Springs Tomato Museum (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints67Tucker Bluff (20 km)
    Parks24Laurel Park (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Grenada Street Folk Garden (32 km)
    Beaches & coast23Belhaven Beach (35 km)
    Other attractions11Mississippi River Basin Model (29 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Raymond Lake Island (25 km)
    Buddhist sites11Carmelite Monastery (27 km)

    Terry: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Terry?

    Chautauqua Lake (lake, about 16 km), Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard (church, about 1 km), Colils Hill Church of Christ Holiness (hill, about 1 km), Dixon Pond Dam (dam, about 6 km), Lake Wynndale (lake, about 7 km), Dixon Lake Dam (dam, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Terry?

    197 places on Spotwander: 81 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 75 churches, 9 forts & heritage, 16 museums, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest lake to Terry?

    Dixon Pond Dam, about 6 km by road; Lake Wynndale (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Terry?

    Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard, about 1 km by road; Colils Hill Church of Christ Holiness (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Terry?

    Raymond Battlefield, about 27 km by road; Confederate Monument (Raymond, Mississippi) (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Terry?

    Start in Terry, visit Episcopal Church of the Good Shephard, then Dixon Pond Dam, then Chautauqua Lake, then Lake Wynndale, then Colils Hill Church of Christ Holiness, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Terry?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Terry

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Terry’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Terry on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.